大学英语B网考真题20611

1、大学英语B试卷2006年5月第一部分，英语知识运用（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 1Hello, could I speak to Don, please?. A. Who are you. B. Whos there.C. who could I help?. D. Whos speaking?2May I help you, madam? A. Sorry, I have no idea. B. Yes I know what to say. C. Youd better give me a hand. D. Yes, Id like 2 kilos of oranges.3Wha

2、t about going for walk? A. Its good for you. B. Thats all right. C. So, do I. D. Why not? A good idea.4I think the Internet is very helpful. A. Yes, so do I . B. Its very good idea. C. Neither do I . D. Id rather go surfing on it.5will you go on a picnic with us tomorrow? A. Yes, but Ill have Englis

3、h classes. B. Sorry, I have an appointment with Dr.Brown. C. Im afraid I have no idea. D. I wont. Its kind of you.6Excuse me, when is the next flight form London due to arrive? A. In half an hour. B. An hour before. C. Until the next one. D. Before another one.7Im glad you like it. Please drop in an

4、y time you like. A. Yes, I will. B. Im afraid I wont be free. C. Is it all right?. D. Thats great. 8I believe weve met somewhere before! No, A. it isnt the same B. it cant be true C. I dont think so D. Id rather not9Youve given us a wonderful Chinese dinner, Mrs. Wang. . A. Oh, I dont think I cooked

5、 very well. B. Im glad you enjoyed it C. Come again when you are free. D. Its not necessary for you to say so.10Im sorry. Bobs not in his office. A. Would you like to leave a message? B. Are you sure for that? C. Can you take a message for me? D. Can you phone me?第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）Passage

6、1The United States covers a lace pat of the North American continent. Its neighbors are Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. Although the United States is a big country, it is not the largest in the world. In 2000, its population was over 222 million.When this land first became a nation, aft

7、er winning its independence from England, it had thirteen states. Each of the states was represented (代表) on the American flag by a star All these states were in the eastern pat of the continent. As the nation grew toward the west, new states were added and new stars appeared on the flag. For a long

8、 time, there were 48 stars. In 1959, however, two more stars were added to the flag, representing the new states of Alaska and Hawaii. Indians were the first people of the land which is now the United States. There are still many thousands of Indians now living in all parts of the counts Sometimes i

9、t is said that the Indians are "the only real Americans". Most Americans come from all over the world. Those who came first in greatest numbers to make their homes on the eastern coast of North America were mostly from England. It is for that reason that the language of the United States i

10、s English and that its culture and customs are more like those of England than those of any other country in the world.l1. Which of the following is TRUE? A. America is the largest country in the world. B. The United States lies next to Canada and Mexico. C. America covers most pall of the North Ame

11、rican continent. D. Mexico is to the north of Canada.12. After winning its independence, the United States . A. had nothing to do with England B. made India part of its land C. mainly developed westward D. took over parts of Canada and Mexico13. The United States didn't have states until . A. th

12、irteen; 1959 B. fifty; 1959 C. fifty; this land first became a nation D. fifty; 196414. Why is English the language of America? A. English is the native language of the Indians. B. Most Americans come from all over the world. C. Most of the People who first settled in America were from England. D. C

13、anada is America's nearest neighbor15. The best title for the passage is “ ”. A. The States of America B. The Language of America' C. 'the United States of America D. The Culture and Customs of AmericaPassage 2A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Ch

14、ristmas Present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin (顽童) was walking around the shining car. "Is this your car Paul?" he asked.Paul answered, "Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas." The boy was surprised. “You mean your brother gave it to yo

15、u and it didn't cost you anything? Boy, I wish .” He hesitated. Of course Paul knew what he was going to Wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But What the boy said surprised Paul greatly.“I Wish,” the boy went on, ''that I Could be a brother like that. “ Paul looked

16、 at the boy in surprise, then he said again, "Would you like to take a ride in my car?”“Oh yes, Id love that.”After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Paul, would you mind driving in front of my house?”Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He

17、wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car' But Paul was Wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked.He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled (残疾) br

18、other. He sat ho down on the stop and pointed to the car.“There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn't cost him a cent. And some day I'm going to give you one just like it. then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the

19、Christmas windows that I've been to tell you about.”Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside ha and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.16. The Street urchin was very surprised when . A. Paul received an expe

20、nsive car B. Paul told him about the car C. he saw the shining car D. he was walking around the car17. From the Story we can see the urchin A. wished to give his brother a car B. wanted Paul's brother to give him a car C. wished he could have a brother like Pauls D. wished Paul could be a brothe

21、r like that18. The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house . A. to show his neighbours the big car B. to show he had a rich friend C. to tell his brother ride in the car D. to tell his brother about his wish19. We can infer ($W) from the story that . A. Paul couldn't understand t

22、he urchin B. the urchin had a deep love for his brother C. the urchin wished to have a rich brother D. the urchin's wish came true in the end20. Paul gave the brothers a ride Probably because A. he was for during the Christmas holiday B. he thought he should help all crippled people C. he was mo

23、ved by the older brother's wish D. he wanted to take them to buy Christmas giftsPassage 3Like most People, I was brought up to look upon life as a Process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving-away makes life so much more exciting. You need

24、 not worry if you lack money. ms is how I experimented with giving-away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighborhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper. One discovery I made about giving-away is that it is almost impossible to give away anythi

25、ng in this world without getting something back, though the return often comes in an unexpected form. One Sunday morning the local post office delivered an important special delivery letter to my home, though it was addressed to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation. More th

26、an a year later I needed a post-office box for a new business I was starting. I was told at .the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list. As I was about to leave, the postmaster appeared in the doorway. He had overheard (无意中听到) our conversation.

27、 "Wasn't it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering a special delivery to your home?" I said yes. "Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office if we have to make one for you. You don't bow what a letter that means to us. We usually get not

28、hing but complaints."21. From the Passage, we understand that . A. the author did not understand the importance of until he was in late thirties B. the author was like most people who were mostly receivers rather than givers C. the author received the same education as most People during his ch

29、ildhood D. the author liked most people as they looked upon life as a Process of getting22. According to the author, . A. giving means you will have less money B. the excitement of giving can bring you money C. you don't have to be rich in order to give D. When you give away money, you will be r

30、ich23. The author would make the suggestion to the storekeeper . A. In writing B. in person C. in the window display D. about the neighborhood24. When the author needed a Post-office box, . A. he had to put his name on a waiting list B. he the postmaster a note of appreciation C. many people had app

31、lied for post-office boxes him D. he asked the postmaster to make one for him25. In reply to the postmasters question, the author said . A. it was the special delivery B. it was the post-Office box C. it was the note of appreciation he wrote D. it was he who wrote him a letter a year agoPassage 4The

32、 resources of the library can be helpful even when we are doing something very informal, such as to devise a better way to measure attitudes toward music or looking for a better Way to teach mathematics. The library can be equally helpful when we are doing something very formal, such as writing a di

33、ssertation (学位论文) or preparing an article for publication in a Professional journal. In either case, our goal should be to use the library as a useful tool to help us understand and solve our problem. The following Sections of this chapter will describe specific resources available in many libraries

34、. In some cases you may be aware of a resource and may use it frequently and successfully. In other cases you may be completely unfamiliar with a resource. Your goal should be to become aware of what is available and to know how to use each of these resources to help you solve the problem they are d

35、esigned to solve.When educators have a piece of information that they want to share with their colleagues, they often make this information available in Professional journals or at professional meetings. It would often be useful to have access to such information, and this chapter will describe the

36、special services that enable us to locate such information.26. The library resources can be helpful when we . A. Want to find a better way to measure attitudes toward music B. are preparing a paper for a Professional journal C. are writing a dissertation D. All of the above27. Readers' familiari

37、ty of with different resources . A. is more or less the same B. varies slightly C. differs greatly D. should not be different28. The author believes that . A. library resources should be used frequently and completely B. library resources cannot be made good use of if they are not available to us C.

38、 one is Supposed to be aware of the library resources that are usually not available D. one is supposed to have good knowledge and make good use of library resources29. When educators wish to share some information with their colleagues, they often . A. Publish it in a Professional journal B. organi

39、ze professional meetings C. get access to it in the library D. make use of some library services30. The chapter in question mainly . A. deals with the ways of dissertation writing B. Presents information on publishing papers in Professional journals C. introduces some library services D. describes s

40、ome professional meetings第三部分；词汇和结构（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分） 31. I tried to Put a telephone call to him, but his line was always busy. A. over B. into C. away D. through32. The guests said that they wouldn't mind a little light music. A. to ho B. having C. have D. bother nave33. The event took place d

41、uring . A. First World War B. the First World War C. World war the one D. the world war one34. Where can I dollars for pounds? A. get B. have C. change D. exchange35. On in London, Smith went to see the House of parliament. A. getting B. coming C. reaching D. arriving36. Neither Bill nor his parents

42、 at home. A. is B. has C. are D. was37. If you don't want to get wet then you had better - this umbrella with you. A. take B. to the C. taken D. for taking 38. The planets are so fat away that it is impossible in miles. A. that we measure it B. to us to measure them C. for us to measure them D.

43、measuring them39. I would like to see a suit the one in the window. A. than B. from C. as D. like40. She will always in mind what her p told her when she left home. A. place B. keep C. control D. restrict41. We shall ask for samples and then we can make our decision. A. to be sent B. being sent C. t

44、o send D. to have been sent42. I must tell you a letter from you. A. I was pleased to receive B. I was Pleased to receiving C. I pleased to receive D. I was Pleased receiving43. I hadn't seen him for years, but I his voice on the telephone. A. realized B. discovered C. recognized D. heard44. The

45、 girl is not happy at the new school. She has friends there. A. few B. a few C. even few D. quite a few45. A computer think for itself, it must be told what to do. A. cant B. couldn't C. may hot D. might hot 第二节：此小节的短文中共有10个空白处，针对每个空白处有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例A B C DAnother useful method for improving your reading is the ability to reflect on what is being Presented. Readers 46 material that they have read not simply to understand it, 47 to interpret analyze, and critique this information. Readers use several different methods to help them